On May 11 – 13, 2009, more than 350 CEOs, investors, government officials, and senior corporate business developers will meet to discuss the future of technology and venture capitalism at Red Herring 100 North America. At this event, executives from leading technology companies in North America will showcase exciting new advancements in technology and present a distinctive array of innovations. The top 100 privately held companies will be announced at the event with winners to be chosen by Red Herring editors from hundreds of submissions. By bringing together the CEOs and founders of these award-winning companies, Red Herring 100 offers attendees the opportunity to explore how North American firms are playing a major role in many tech sectors in a setting that fosters personal encounters and networking.